Angel Eau de Parfum vs Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum

Angel

Edp	Concentration	Edp
F	Gender	F
1992	Year	2019
££	Price Tier	££

Black Opium Intense

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Angel Eau de Parfum

Angel is a groundbreaking scent that defined the gourmand genre, exploding with sweet, edible notes over a dark, patchouli-rich base. Daring and unmistakable, it commands attention and leaves a magnetic, unforgettable trail.

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Our Verdict - Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum

Black Opium Intense amps up the original's signature coffee-vanilla with an absinth twist, creating a rich, decadent, and unforgettable night-out statement. Not for the shy, this is a modern femme fatale in a bottle.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	7%	1%
Floral	13%	17%
Fruity	22%	13%
Green	6%	15%
Sweet	41%	40%
Warm	11%	12%
Woody	6%	7%
Earthy	8%	10%
Animalic	5%	2%
Fresh	11%	8%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Angel EdP

Black Opium Intense EdP

Notes

Only in Angel Eau de Parfum

Cotton Candy 15% Coconut 13% Redcurrant Leaf 12% Melon 12% Pineapple 12% Jasmine 12% Bergamot 12% Mandarin 12%

Only in Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum

Absinth 52% Boysenberry 48%

Only in Angel Eau de Parfum

Honey 11% Red Berries 9% Blackberry 9% Plum 9% Apricot 9% Peach 9% Nutmeg 9% Orchid 9% Caraway 9% Lily Of The Valley 8% Rose 8%

Only in Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum

Coffee 40% Jasmine 30% Orange Blossom 30%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 13% vs 36%

Sandalwood 10% vs 27%

Only in Angel Eau de Parfum

Patchouli 14% Dark Chocolate 14% Caramel 14% Tonka Bean 12% Amber 12% Musk 12%

Only in Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum

Licorice 35%

Accords

Angel Eau de Parfum Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum

100%

Sweet

100%

95%

Gourmand

88%

70%

Fruity

50%

Floral

70%

60%

Warm Spicy

65%

55%

Caramel

50%

Woody

45%

30%

Powdery

30%

Chocolate

Sweet shared

100%

Gourmand shared

95%

88%

Fruity shared

70%

50%

Floral

70%

Warm Spicy shared

60%

65%

Caramel

55%

Woody shared

50%

45%

Powdery

30%

Chocolate

30%

Performance

Angel Eau de Parfum Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Potent

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Angel Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

Angel's dense, ultra-sweet, and spicy gourmand profile with chocolate, caramel, and patchouli makes it ideal for cold weather and fall-winter wear, where its richness shines without becoming cloying. It can be overwhelming in heat, but some enjoy its warmth in early spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Angel is bold and commanding, best suited for evening, dates, or formal occasions where making a statement is desired. Its projection and intensity can overwhelm in close or informal settings, so it's less fitting for office or sporty wear.

Black Opium Intense Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

The deep coffee, vanilla, and absinth notes, along with its pronounced sweetness and warmth, make this ideal for fall and winter, while the berry and floral heart gives it enough lift for spring. It can be heavy and cloying in hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

This is a seductive, bold scent that shines for evening, date, and formal occasions due to its intense sweetness and projection. It's too powerful for most office or sport situations.